August 7, 2020
Combatting Racism in Pediatric Trauma Care
Recently CMA member and longtime active COTS member, Dr. Johnathan Groner, gave an impressive and much-needed talk on combatting racism in pediatric trauma care for Nationwide Children's Trauma Grand Rounds.

Dr. Groner presents cases of racism in pediatric trauma care, goes through the history of racism in medicine, and what physicians can do to combat it.
Central Ohio Trauma System Welcomes 12 New Hospital/FSED Members
The Central Ohio Trauma System is excited to welcome their 12 new hospital and free-standing emergency department members. 

COTS is a regional trauma organization for 37 Ohio counties and with the addition of these 12 new members, only 6 hospitals and 3 FSEDs remain to join. 

Click below to learn more about COTS and the new members.
RSVP: Upcoming Events at the CMA
Our Practice Manager Meetups are back (virtually) and this time we will be covering how to create a smart and safe plan for returning to work.
In our virtual meetup, Monique Kahkonen, SCP, SPHR, will walk through some of the things to consider as well as landmines to recognize and manage once you have staff back in the office.

Join us via zoom on August 12, 2020: 11 am - 12 pm.
On August 18 at 7 pm, Dr. Elizabeth Lottes and Chef Laura Robertson-Boyd will be presenting our first of many culinary medicine events.

The first session menu will Summer Salad Peaches & Tomatoes with Feta and Basil. This event will be virtual so you can cook along at home.

Email Lisa Oyer for more information.
The CMA Women in Medicine group is holding a socially distanced yoga session on August 29 at 8 am.

The session will be led by yoga instructor Rita Hari and will be held outside at Griggs Reservoir off Riverside Drive.

Spots are limited so if you are interested in learning more please contact Lisa Oyer.
August 2020 BWC News from CareWorks Comp
Endorsed CMA provider, CareWorks Comp, has created an informative newsletter about the most up to date information from the Ohio BWC.
CMA selected CareWorks as our endorsed provider as they can provide the highest number of discount tiers and best service for our members. It’s easy to get a free quote by filling out this form or simply contacting Meridith Whitsel, CMA’s Program Manager  Mobile: 614-745-4935  Office: 614-526-7172
These and other stories can be found on our blog: blog.columbusmedicalassociation.org

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